I like walking the beach. It’s good for the mind, body, and soul – and refreshing on my feet.
Although the waves are constant, each wave is different – but patterns of similarities exist – yet waves differ from day-to-day.
Waves have a force – sometime powerful and other times not so much – but they still carry a force – a force washing the water ashore where it meets the beach’s resistant slope while refreshing my feet.
Most of the time the beach’s slope causes the water to retreat to the sea – but without following the same path. Sometimes the water successfully climbs the sand’s crest – occasionally collecting as a mini-lake away from the water’s edge only to swept away at high tide or simply percolate through the sand.
Sometimes the water climbs the crest, but then follows a natural trench – sometimes to the left – other times to the right – but always in the same direction. As the water flows left or right it may meet other naturally moving water on its return to the sea – joining as two rivers into one – but always in the same direction.
Because of these miniature streams, I think of the world’s major rivers as they are all flowing in the same direction. The Nile River going north, and the Mississippi River going south – but in the same direction. Whether the Danube River to the southeast, the Rhine to the northwest, the St. Lawrence River to the northeast, and the mighty Amazon to the east – their directions are all the same … just like the waters on the beach … because water always flows downhill.
Even with a truth through a touch of snark, walking the beach is good for the mind, body, and soul – and refreshing on my feet.
One of the things I love about going on cruises is the rocking motion of the boat at night. Those waves put me right to sleep. Maybe that motion takes us back to our embryonic days. 😁
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Carrie,
They help me too … Keep your eyes open on your journals for research. 😉
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The flow of water, is mesmerising isn’t it Frank. I still love to stand ankle deep and feel the strength of the tug and watch the way the water moves about me. A while ago – maybe last year – I was reading about a river beneath the ice in Antarctica that scientists believe flows uphill. Here’s the link if you are interested https://www.livescience.com/58416-can-water-naturally-flow-uphill.html The physics is always fascinating and often over my head!
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Pauline,
Thanks for walking along. Fortunately for you, the beach is nearby, so unless it is too cold, you get many opportunities … sometime I envy!
But oh no … uphill flow? I will read this later! Thanks.
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The waves can so lull you. I miss going on my dad’s sailboat, throwing the anchor in the bay and feeling the sway of the waves, occasionally slapping the sides… great memories.
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Dale,
Lull is a good word for what waves can do. Glad I was able to ignite a memory for you … but it may cause me to toss my cookies.
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Ah well, sailing is.not for everyone…
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For me too dear Frank, wonderful post, Thank you, have a nice day and new week, Love, nia
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Nia,
I know you enjoy the water, so thanks for walking along!
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Yes, dear Frank, exactly. Welcome and Thanks again, Love, nia (but don’t forget dance too 🙂 )
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🙂 …. never forget dance!
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…. 🙂
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Water plays the full musical range from light trills to dramatic roars. Always in command of the stage of attention. Flowing naturally with direction People are drawn to its’ flow and ebb – the persistent motion that can move the toughest obstacle – create the most elegant sculptures – and yet gently caress the smallest child’s toes testing the beach sands the first time.
Nothing like water to get a mind wandering.
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Mouse,
We can describe the movement of water in so many ways – especially at the beach. Metaphors and analogies are abundant, so I tried to use a few that had meaning to me. … and many thanks for adding your twist!
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I was able to take a brief beach walk this past Saturday, but even just watching the water is so mesmerizing to me.
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Merril,
Lucky you being about to take a beach walk this past weekend. No matter how short or long, it has a way of capturing us.
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Yes, exactly, Frank.
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You really caught my attention with the thing about small temporary trenches made by water flow on beaches being connected to the rivers of the world.
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Tim,
The next time you are at a beach, take notice of all the things water does as it washes ashore. Simply fascinating!
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Frank,
I do love swimming in any body of water, really. Going for a good swim when I’m at the shore is my favorite, if only because it feels like I’m swimming on another planet once I’ve made my way out deep enough. All is quiet and serene, and everything makes sense.
Lovely walk as per usual.
Peace
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Oh yes … there is the aspect of getting lost in the water – but not lost as in lost – lost in as a feeling of being elsewhere. Well stated .. .and thanks for walking along.
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Thank you for bringing us along. 🙂
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Some of my favorite spots include fresh water estuaries that meet the ocean and you find that cool mix of fresh and salt water pools. Our waterways are truly magnificent. I enjoy your beach walks, Frank. You have such appreciation for all aspects of what you discover at the ocean’s edge.
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Debra,
Those estuaries are also serene … much calmer than the roars of the waves … so estuaries are a place of hearing the birds and more natural sounds! Keep walking!!!! 🙂
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Yes, whether it flows left or right, water flows around the planet. The planet is round. Therefore all water connects over the circle. We have something to learn from water, as it refreshes our feet?
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Resa,
We have a lot to learn from water … and if refreshing the feet stimulates that, cheers to that! Thanks for including another path for water. 🙂
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